Premier Address to the Nation on taxes 2014

My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders and Residents of these “Beautiful by Nature" islands, it is indeed with much optimism that I address you today. An optimism that has never faded even through the many challenges and barriers to progress that were…

Band Boyz wins ‘Battle of the Bands 2014’

Islandcom’s Battle of the Bands competition was the event of the summer according to many patrons! The Turtle Cove Marina overflowed with concert goers for the free event on Saturday June 21st, where six bands competed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place…

JA’ Government Ponders Law For Illegal Importation Of Banned Supplements

Jamaica is considering the implementation of legislation to address the illegal importation of banned supplements.    Contributing to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Natalie Neita-Headley, minister without portfolio…

US insists murder of T&T prosecutor was organised

A senior United States official says prominent attorney Dana Seetahal was murdered earlier this year in a "well planned and orchestrated hit" by an international 'player' with a crime organisation presence in Trinidad and Tobago.  "It was not a…

Big Church Softball Games at the Stadium

RTC Sports caught the recent softball games held earlier this week at the National Stadium.  On Monday in the first game, Methodist church had a ‘by’ because of the no show by Abundant Life Ministries. In the second game, Paradise took that game…

Police humiliates Quality Super Kings in cricket

The Turks and Caicos Cricket Association 2014 Cricket Season continued on Sunday 22st June 2014 at The Downtown Ball Park Providenciales with The Police Humiliating Quality Super Kings.  Police won the toss and elected to bat and then chalk up 206…

Bahamas govt modifies position on gaming industry

The Bahamas government says it is “unable to ignore” the nuances that came to light when the island held a referendum on gaming in 2013 as it announced measures to modify its position on regulating the gaming industry.  Prime Minister Perry Christie…

Asafa to run in France before CAS hearing

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will run in France on July 5, days before his doping hearing at sport’s highest court. The organisers of the Paris Diamond League meeting confirmed his participation yesterday. Powell is free to compete pending the…

New Turtle and Conch Regulations take Effect 1 July 2014

The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) is advising the public that as of 1 July 2014, new regulations for turtle and conch under the Fisheries Protection Ordinance will take effect. The regulations include the following…

Drivers License for North & Middle Caicos

The Traffic Department in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs is pleased to inform the residents of North and Middle Caicos that commencing Friday June 20, 2014, Driver’s License Applications and Renewals will be conveniently processed at…